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Catriona Gray Crowned Miss Universe ANGKOK, (Mabuhay) -- Catriona Gray Was Crowned Miss Universe Here Monday, Dec DECEMBER 2018 Catriona Gray crowned Miss Universe ANGKOK, (Mabuhay) -- Catriona Gray was crowned Miss Universe here Monday, Dec. 17, capping a two-year long journey from her heartbreaking Bloss at Miss World to her rise as visionary beauty queen and social media star. The 24-year-old Filipino-Australian won the Philippines’ fourth Miss Universe crown, pulling all the stops from a giant lantern strapped to her back, a slow-motion twirl in a hot pink bikini, and a long gown in flame hues that symbolized a mythical Filipino bird. Fans screamed at the IMPACT Arena here as outgoing Miss Universe Demi Leigh Nel Peters from South Africa crowned her successor. Pia Wurtzbach last won the Miss Universe crown for the Philippines in 2015 and the succeeding edition was hosted in Manila. Tamaryn Green of South Africa was first runner-up followed by Miss Venezuela. During the final question, Gray was asked “What is the most important lesson you’ve learned in your life and how would you apply it to your time as Miss Universe?” She replied: “I work a lot in the slums of Tondo, Manila and the life there is... it’s poor and very sad. And I’ve always taught myself to look for the beauty of it, to look for beauty in the faces of the children and to be grateful. And I would bring this aspect as a Miss Universe, to see situations with a silver lining, and Catriona Gray is declared Miss Universe 2018 at the beauty to assess where I could give something, where I could provide something as a pageant in Bangkok, Thailand on Monday. spokesperson. If I could teach also people to be grateful, we could have an amaz- national costume, while difficult to walk in, paid homage to the Philippines’ 3 ing world where negativity could not grow and foster, and children would have a main islands. A government body praised Gray for highlighting Filipino civiliza- smile on their faces. Thank you.” tion before the Spanish occupation with her ‘pintados’ body suit. She made ear cuffs a conversation piece when she wore a gold and Her fire orange and yellow gown stood out from a sea of sheer and diamond “three stars and the sun” on her right ear during her Miss Universe- gold tones, symbolizing both the Ibong Adarna, which can cure with song, and Philippines crowning. the rising phoenix from which the Miss Universe crown by Japanese jeweler From there, her every move was rife with nationalist symbolism. Her Mikimoto was patterned after. (MNS) Pres. Herbert Walker Bush, 41, a man who served with honor and dignity died at 94 “George H. W. Bush was a man of the highest character and the best dad a son or daughter could ask for. The entire Bush family is deeply grateful for 41’s life and love, for the compassion FDA proposes regulations as teen of those who have cared and prayed for Dad, and for the condolences of our friends and fellow citizens.” -- George Walker Bush, 43rd President e-cigarette use skyrockets 78% in 1 year eorge Herbert Walker Bush was born on Former President George H.W. Bush was June 12, 1924 in Milton, Massachusetts . honored with a state funeral at the Washington G He was one of the youngest National Cathedral, the first Presidential funeral aviators in the U.S. Navy, a World War II combat service since 2006 , the 12th President to lie in state pilot who became an oil millionaire in Texas. in the Capitol Rotunda. He was a former National Republican party Bush was eulogized by former Canadian Chancellor Angela Merkel , were also in chairman , U.S. Ambassador to the United Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, close friend and attendance. Nations, and head of the CIA. former US Sen. Alan Simpson and presidential histo- President Trump declared , Wednes- In 1966 , he was elected to the U.S. rian Jon Meacham , who was Bush’s biographer . day, December 5 a national day of mourning in House of Representatives . He served as Ronald President Donald Trump and First Lady Me- honor of the 41st President. Reagan’s Vice-President for two terms and lania Trump attended the service with all the other After the the service in Washington, won the 1988 U.S. Presidential race as the 41st living presidents : President Barack Obama with DC, Bush’s body was taken back to Texas . Bush President. Michelle Obama, President Bill Clinton with Hillary was buried on the grounds of the presidential He was married to Barbara for 73 Clinton, President Jimmy Carter with Roslyn Carter library in College Station, Texas next to his wife years during which time they had the following and President George W. Bush with Laura Bush. , Barbara and daughter, Robin who died at 3 children : George, Robin ( who died in 1953 ) Many heads of state and foreign dignitar- years old, after a funeral service at St. Martin’s Jeb, Neil, Marvin and Dorothy. ies ,including Britain’s Prince Charles and German Episcopal Church in Houston, Texas. se of e-cigarettes (also known as vaping) by high school students has jumped 78% since last year, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). And it has jumped 48% among Umiddle schoolers. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responding with a proposal to restrict HHS activates aid for Manny Pacquiao is back in training youth access to flavored nicotine products, which the CDC blames for contributing to the surging popularity of vaping. The report was published November 15, 2018 in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. uninsured Californians in need and back on the job in the Senate Cliff Douglas, American Cancer Society Vice President, Tobacco Control, said, “The unprecedented 78 of medications lost in wildfires ANILA -- With speaking engagements to percent increase in e-cigarette use among our kids in just one year, from 2017 to 2018, threatens to create ninsured citizens in California’s Butte, Los the students of the Oxford Union and the a new generation of addicted tobacco users, making it paramount that the FDA act as aggressively and Angeles and Ventura counties are eligible for Cambridge Union and a whirlwind US me- expeditiously as possible to stem this dangerous turn of events.” M Uno-cost replacements of critical medications dia tour to announce his WBA welterweight world lost or damaged by the current wildfires in those title defense against former four-division world counties. champion Adrien Broner behind him, boxer laureate HHS Secretary Azar declares public health This relief comes from the Emergency Senator Manny “Pacman” Pacquaio is back in emergency in Alaska due to earthquake damage Prescription Assistance Program (EPAP), managed Manila, working three shifts and two jobs daily. For Pacquiao, it’s just another day in the office. Make ollowing President Trump’s lead in declaring an emergency in Alaska after the Nov. 30 earthquake, by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office of the Assistant Secretary for that offices -- his gym and the Philippine Senate. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar today declared a public health emergency Boxing’s only eight-division world in Alaska. The declaration triggers other legal authorities that give the HHS Centers for Medicare & Preparedness and Response (ASPR). F At no cost to uninsured patients, those champion and the BWAA’s reigning Fighter of the Medicaid Services (CMS) beneficiaries, their healthcare providers and suppliers greater flexibility in meeting needing certain prescription medications during an Decade, Pacquiao (60-7-2, 39 KOs), is putting in emergency health needs in the aftermath of the earthquake. 14 to 16-hour days training for his upcoming fight “HHS is working closely with state health authorities and monitoring the needs of healthcare emergency can obtain a 30-day supply at any EPAP participating pharmacy through Dec. 31, 2018. against Cincinnati’s Broner (33-3-1, 24 KOs) and facilities,” Secretary Azar said. “This declaration will help ensure that Americans who were affected by the serving his constituents. Until the current Senate earthquake and rely on Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children’s Health Insurance Program have continuous Uninsured patients also may use EPAP to replace access to the care as the area recovers.” specific medical supplies or medical equipment. Continued on Page 6 ACROSS THE WORLD WORLD SPEAKS AT YOUR SERVICE LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL what’s HRH Princess Margriet Under the leader- Traveling this holiday If you are in Maryland was in New York for ship of Secretary season? Worried about and you’re craving inside a tulip-planting cer- Romulo-Puyat, the DOT going through airport for the best food and emony in celebration launched ‘Kain Na!’ in security checkpoints? To cultural experience of a of Dutch-American the promotion of the avoid delay, check out lifetime, check out Mat- Heritage Day, mark- Philippine culinary the travel tips from the thew’s Grill, owned and ing the longstanding culture and tradition. 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